MangoNo5 55 Report post Posted January 24, 2016 Hi All, I have acquired some red aluminium a/c control covers and the same finish to replace the polished chrome ring around the push start button. My question is what is the best way to get at push start ring to remove and replace it? Thanks in advance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted January 24, 2016 No idea but I have a feeling that you'd want to remove the complete bottom panel (the one with the push START, little pocket and USB port) on to make it easier to remove the push START button to swap it or the chrome ring out (no idea how easy removing the chrome ring will be though as I've never seen anyone do it before). Last time I tried to remove this lower panel I failed miserably but I've heard a few people on here remove theirs before so hopefully someone will pop one with a better description however I have this illustration that might help: This was taken out of the JBL installation manual that can be found here: http://www.toyota-tech.eu/ along with various other manuals that might be handy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MangoNo5 55 Report post Posted January 24, 2016 Hmm thanks I will have a shot and take a look at the link cheers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan7954 35 Report post Posted January 25, 2016 Big screwdriver behind the side trim from the foot well, locate it (the pocket) all and push the pocket out, one side at a time. Removing the padded side trim will help, Can't remember for definite but think it just pulls out.. I'd check that though, but it was easy either way when I did it. no need to remove the stereo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MangoNo5 55 Report post Posted January 25, 2016 Thanks for the tip Dan will let you guys know how I get on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MangoNo5 55 Report post Posted January 26, 2016 Managed to do it with no big headache 😊 You can see the finished efforts below: 5 Keethos, Gringosteve, tegunulgener and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted January 26, 2016 Looks pretty smart that, are blue ones available? 1 MangoNo5 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 458 Report post Posted January 26, 2016 Those look awesome 1 MangoNo5 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich 378 Report post Posted January 26, 2016 Those are nice, I'd like some in gunmetal, do you have a source for them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ124 118 Report post Posted January 26, 2016 That's a nice addition. 1 MangoNo5 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil_turbo 44 Report post Posted January 26, 2016 looks good! 1 MangoNo5 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MangoNo5 55 Report post Posted January 26, 2016 7 hours ago, rob275 said: Looks pretty smart that, are blue ones available? Hi Rob, I got these via Ali Express, typically they now have none in stock but have pointed to another supplier the AC controls but no push button start ring: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Racing-New-Car-Styling-EPR-For-Subaru-Toyota-BRZ-FT86-GT86-Blue-Style-3PCS-Polished-Air/32515291579.html?spm=2114.30010308.3.260.ibYbmu&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_10,searchweb201644_1_10001_10002_10005_10006_10003_10004_62,searchweb201560_1,searchweb1451318400_6151,searchweb1451318411_6449&btsid=c208f9d7-c6a0-4fdf-8389-3ea286778e71 it would of looked like this: 6 hours ago, Furnate said: Those are nice, I'd like some in gunmetal, do you have a source for them? No gunmetal unfortunately, maybe elsewhere. I will keep a look out guys. Update: I have sent a direct mail to the manufacturer for an update for more stock or a group buy that may interest him and some of us. 4 rob275, Rich, Keethos and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted January 27, 2016 Nice, wonder if they'll do a yellow colour how did you removed the old knobs and ring around the push start then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted January 27, 2016 I may be interested in a group buy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MangoNo5 55 Report post Posted January 27, 2016 On 27 January 2016 at 0:48 AM, Keethos said: Nice, wonder if they'll do a yellow colour how did you removed the old knobs and ring around the push start then? No Yellow I'm afraid. As for the install, on closer inspection the machined knobs just pooped over the OEM ones, so they were done in matter of seconds. For the Push start, after pulling out the bottom console I unplugged the push start and took a look at the chrome ring. It was held be three clips and was made of plastic, easily pulled off and the other ring put in its place with double sided 3M tape provided. 1 Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MangoNo5 55 Report post Posted January 27, 2016 16 hours ago, nikndel said: I may be interested in a group buy Kool, what colour? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted January 28, 2016 5 hours ago, MangoNo5 said: Kool, what colour? Red naturally 😀 1 chillismoke reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MangoNo5 55 Report post Posted January 28, 2016 1 hour ago, nikndel said: Red naturally 😀 Excellent choice sir! 😊 Well I have had a badly worded response from the manufacturer and he is willing to produce more in requested colours. you can find him on Aliexpress:- MCE store 1 chillismoke reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chillismoke 182 Report post Posted January 28, 2016 1 hour ago, nikndel said: Red naturally Excellent choice sir! Well I have had a badly worded response from the manufacturer and he is willing to produce more in requested colours. you can find him on Aliexpress:- MCE store Group buy for all this in red, how much? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted January 28, 2016 Red is cool, though I couldn't have a red ring around my TRD (red) starter button. Wonder if the red would clash with the orange dash lighting? Otherwise red heater controls (providing they don't clash) would be good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chillismoke 182 Report post Posted January 28, 2016 C'mon Lauren you know you want a red ring Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted January 28, 2016 LOL! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted January 28, 2016 Think I will soothe mine with a blue ring Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ztox 230 Report post Posted January 28, 2016 @MangoNo5 what did you search for when you found this MCE store? Can't find it They look great, if they can do them in green or black I'd be really interested. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted January 28, 2016 15 minutes ago, Ztox said: @MangoNo5 what did you search for when you found this MCE store? Can't find it They look great, if they can do them in green or black I'd be really interested. http://www.aliexpress.com/store/1971904?spm=2114.01010208.3.4.kPqXdh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
